More known for his pass-first disposition and unselfish lead on the NBA’s No. 1 scoring offense, Tyrese Haliburton decided that the challenge of delivering the Indiana Pacers’ first home postseason win in five seasons was one he could handle himself. Deliberate in making his intention to take the game’s most important shot clear in the huddle, the two-time All-Star gears up for his chance at greatness, sprinting to the far end of the floor to retrieve an inbounds pass with under 10 seconds remaining. Attacking downhill and with a full head of steam, Haliburton challenges Patrick Beverley’s balance with one misdirection dribble and then another, opening his path down the middle of the floor. Reaching the free throw area with multiple Milwaukee Bucks defenders quickly closing in, Haliburton takes flight, balancing himself for a game-winning and-one floater to the delight of the crowd. Already a fan favorite in Indiana, Haliburton provided the goods in his first-ever home playoff game, stuffing the stat sheet with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 16 assists, one block, and one 3-pointer, solidifying a win and a 2-1 series edge on April 26, 2024. · Apr 26, 2024